From Coolers to Currents – An inside scoop with Engel
Dan Everett: Right. Ben, could you start by telling us a bit about who you are and what your role is at Engel? Ben Ranford: Sure, I’m currently the sales representative for Western Australia and the Eyre Peninsula at Engel. It’s an interesting role that keeps me pretty engaged with a diverse range of tasks. I’ve been the sales rep for nearly three years now. But I actually started with Engel back in late 2016. Since then, I’ve been involved in quite a few different areas within the company, ranging from general office duties to managing aspects of our warehouse. It’s been a great journey. DE: That sounds quite comprehensive. How many people are on the team at Engel? BR: The team isn’t very large. We have one person based in New South Wales, a few in other states and around ten people in Queensland. So, it’s a tight-knit group where everyone has a significant role to play. DE: It seems like a setting where everyone needs to contribute quite a bit, right? BR: Absolutely, Dan. In fact, as a company policy, we generally promote from within. This means whenever there’s a vacancy, our first step is to assess internal candidates who might be interested and capable of filling the role. This approach has helped us build a strong, internally-driven…